Editor's Picks
May 22,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Federal Reserve Governor: Rate Cuts Hinge On Sustained Inflation Progress
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller outlined a cautious approach to rate cuts on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for sustained improvements in inflation data before considering monetary policy adjustments. https://twitter.com/Ajay_Bagga/status/1792913678645314011 Speaking at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Waller underscored the importance of labor market stability in guiding the Fed's decision-making…
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May 21,2024
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Eric S
Biden Administration Delivers Giuliani Indictment During Birthday Celebration
The Biden administration faces criticism following the controversial timing and method of serving indictment papers to former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani during his 80th birthday celebration in Palm Beach, Florida. The event, attended by prominent conservative figures, including Stephen K. Bannon and Dr. Gina Loudon, was disrupted by…
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May 21,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Minnesota GOP Endorses Former NBA Player To Challenge Klobuchar
Delegates at the Minnesota Republican convention have officially endorsed former NBA player and BLM activist Royce White to contest the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Senator Amy Klobuchar in the upcoming fall election. https://twitter.com/gc22gc/status/1792638670324764903 In his appeal for endorsement, White, a former professional basketball player turned podcaster, criticized the political establishment and its…
Culture
April 28,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Heartwarming Reunion Between Child, Vendor Caught On Video
Mainstream and social media has long been dominated by bad news, particularly in New York City where soaring prices, rampant crime and unchecked illegal immigration has made life particularly challenging for many residents. https://youtu.be/9jzyUGmAPB4?si=h4imaSEnQKb6RuE5 Nevertheless, one recent encounter between a young girl and a pretzel vendor in the Big Apple…
Culture
April 25,2024
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Eric S
Musk, X Challenges Australian Censorship
In a bold stand for free speech, Elon Musk has once again positioned himself against governmental overreach — this time challenging Australia's latest demands for global censorship. X, formerly known as Twitter, has become a battleground for what many see as a broader ideological conflict over who controls information. During…
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April 24,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Biden’s Executive Order Could Politicize AI
The Biden administration recently named Elizabeth Kelly as the head of the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Institute under the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST). The appointment of Kelly, an economic adviser to the Biden White House and a key figure in drafting the legislation for the institute…
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April 23,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Rep. Roy Responds To Editorial Labeling Him An ‘Isolationist’
A slate of bills passed over the weekend with the endorsement of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and the overwhelming support of House Democrats, but a contingent of conservative Republicans voted against all four pieces of legislation. The most notable bill included tens of billions of dollars in military aid…
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April 21,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Leftist House Democrats Unfurl Ukraine Flags As Aid Passes
It was not a high point for political decorum or basic common sense. On Saturday, House Democrats broke out in applause and waved Ukrainian flags after approving another $60 billion in aid for the never-ending war. Leftists rose to their feet in unison and chanted “Ukraine!” on the floor. An…
Culture
April 19,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
NPR Editor Resigns Amid Blowback Surrounding Critical Essay
After making a splash with his bombshell article about his employer’s increasingly left-wing bias, long-time NPR editor Uri Berliner has reportedly turned in his resignation. As he chronicled in a piece published earlier this month by The Free Press, the taxpayer-subsidized radio network, which has long been accused of fostering…
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April 14,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Denver Cuts Police Funding For Illegal Migrant Support
Denver has declared significant budget cuts to its police and fire departments to allocate funds toward housing and services for illegal migrants. Mayor Mike Johnston (D) confirmed an $8.4 million cut from the police budget and a $2.5 million decrease in fire department funding. The funds are being reallocated to…
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April 09,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Police: Fatal Gas Station Robbery Staged In Visa Scheme
Investigators now believe that a January Texas gas station robbery during which a bystander shot and killed the suspect was staged. The intent, according to Houston police, was to secure temporary immigration status for the “victim.” According to Fox News Digital, court documents allege 22-year-old Rasshauud Scott collaborated in the…
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April 02,2024
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Holland McKinnie
Broken Toilet Forces United Plane To Make U-Turn
A Friday afternoon, a United Airlines flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco was forced to return to the German airport after a toilet malfunction resulted in an unseemly situation. United Flight 59 experienced an overflow of human waste from its lavatory into the passenger cabin. Passengers were subjected to intense…
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April 01,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
NOAA Faces Calls For Stricter Geoengineering Oversight
As the world continues to address the political and environmental challenges of the climate change agenda, a new focus has emerged on radical experimental techniques intended to manipulate the Earth's atmosphere. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) now faces demands to implement new regulations on radical experimentation on solar…
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March 31,2024
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Holland McKinnie
US Arms Boost Israel In Hamas Conflict
In a move that underscores the enduring alliance between the United States and Israel, Washington is set to enhance Israel's military capabilities with a significant arms package. This development comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing hostilities in the Middle East, particularly in the Gaza region. The Pentagon and State Department…
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March 29,2024
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Holland McKinnie
NTSB: Baltimore Bridge Disaster Caused Hazmat Spill
Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), has revealed that the cargo ship Dali that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday morning was carrying 56 containers of hazardous materials. The dangerous material totaled 764 tons, including corrosives, flammables and lithium-ion batteries. At…
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March 28,2024
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Holland McKinnie
Illegal Michigan Murder Defendant Was Deported During Trump Administration
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, the community reels from the tragic demise of 25-year-old Ruby Garcia, whose life was cut short in a series of events culminating in a botched carjacking and murder. The suspect, Brandon Ortiz-Vite, 25, a Mexican national, has become the latest figure in the raging national debate…
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March 28,2024
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Holland McKinnie
Tennessee Manufacturer Penalized For Child Labor Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor announced this week that it has imposed fines nearing $2 million on Tuff Torq Corporation, a Tennessee-based manufacturer, for employing underage migrants in hazardous conditions. This decision comes after a thorough investigation into the company's labor practices, which are linked to the production of outdoor…
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March 27,2024
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Holland McKinnie
Trump Media’s Spectacular Nasdaq Debut Surpasses Giants
In a remarkable first day of public trading, shares of President Donald Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group surged nearly 50% on the Nasdaq. Opening under the ticker symbol "DJT," the company's stock initially leaped to $78 before steadying at around $74. The rapid pace of trading took the company's…
Culture
March 26,2024
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Holland McKinnie
Chick-Fil-A Revises Antibiotic-Free Chicken Policy
Fast food giant Chick-fil-A has announced a major change to its supply chain policy for sourcing chicken products. In the coming months, the chicken fast food chain will move from its "No Antibiotics Ever" (NAE) standard to a "No Antibiotics Important To Human Medicine" (NAIHM) policy. The company's NAE policy…
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March 24,2024
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Holland McKinnie
Abbott Stands Firm As White House Dodges Border Blame
In the latest chapter in the ongoing disaster at the US-Mexico border, migrants were captured this week on camera tearing down barriers and clashing with Texas National Guard members in El Paso. The footage prompted a wave of criticism towards the Biden administration's border policies. However, the White House has…
Culture
March 18,2024
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Eric S
Lawsuit: Manhattan Burger King Has Become ‘Open-Air Drug Bazaar’
Brazen acts of crime have become commonplace across the United States in recent years, particularly in big cities led by leftist Democratic officials. One recent example involves a Burger King location on Fulton Street, just a short distance from New York City Hall in Manhattan. According to one local resident…
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March 17,2024
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Holland McKinnie
Illegal Migrant Healthcare Costs Surge, Hammering State Budgets
Essential American health providers are facing an existential financial challenge as illegal immigrants continue to rack up billions of dollars in unpaid medical costs imposed on taxpayers. Local hospital systems nationwide are being severely strained by unpaid bills for emergency and intensive care for uninsured illegal migrants. A significant concern…
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March 16,2024
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Holland McKinnie
West Point Drops ‘Duty, Honor, Country’ From Mission Statement
As the American military struggles to attract recruits and loses its direction under the Biden administration, West Point, the United States Military Academy, has fundamentally altered its storied mission statement. The revered and time-honored phrase “Duty, Honor, Country” has been replaced with “Army Values.” West Point Superintendent Army Lt. Gen.…
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March 15,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Leftist Senate Witnesses Won’t Say Only Citizens Should Vote
Republicans have long accused Democrats of encouraging illegal immigration in order to usher in a wave of new voters who would overwhelmingly support their party’s candidates. While Democrats have generally dismissed such claims as unfounded, a congressional hearing this week seemed to reveal an openness among influential figures on the…
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March 14,2024
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Holland McKinnie
Uvalde Police Chief Resigns After Controversial Report
Uvalde, Texas Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez announced his resignation this week following a difficult period for the small community forever scarred by the tragic Robb Elementary School shooting. After 26 years of service, his departure on April 6 will come long after many in the local community would have liked.…
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March 13,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Massie Calls TikTok Ban A ‘Trojan Horse’
Conservatives have grown increasingly wary of Chinese spyware app TikTok for a multitude of reasons from spreading harmful content to America’s youth to potentially providing detailed personal information about American citizens to the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP). But ongoing calls to regulate or ban the social media app have…
Culture
March 12,2024
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Holland McKinnie
Deadly TikTok ‘Chroming’ Trend Claims Young Child’s Life
An 11-year-old boy from the United Kingdom, Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington, fell victim on Saturday to an extremely dangerous challenge known as "chroming." The stunt is being promoted by youth throughout the West on the controversial social media platform TikTok. The child's tragic death shows the perilous consequences of allowing youth…
Culture
March 06,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
White TV Writer Sues CBS For Racial Discrimination
Supporters of leftist “diversity, equity and inclusion” policies claim that they only aim to correct past discrimination, but critics insist the agenda merely replaces one form of bias with another — specifically against White, heterosexual males. America First Legal Foundation, launched by former Trump administration adviser Stephen Miller, has made…
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March 05,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Democrat Brags That Trump Can’t Receive Fair Trial In DC
While celebrating establishment presidential candidate Nikki Haley (R) winning her first contest in the GOP primary in Washington, D.C., Democrat election lawyer Marc Elias bragged about the outcome proving that former president and current GOP primary frontrunner Donald Trump has no hope of receiving a fair trial in the nation’s…
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March 03,2024
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Holland McKinnie
Rep. Mark Green Reconsiders Retirement Under Trump’s Guidance
Rep. Mark Green (R-TN), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, has decided to seek reelection after announcing his retirement earlier this year. His decision, announced Thursday, was influenced by high-profile figures, including President Donald Trump and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). Green, a former Army officer, initially expressed a strong…
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February 19,2024
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Holland McKinnie
Hungarian Government Rejects Meeting US Senators Over Sweden
The Hungarian government said thanks but no thanks to a delegation of U.S. senators who sought a meeting to pressure Budapest into accepting Sweden into NATO. Now those same senators want a resolution condemning the country’s supposed democratic backsliding. The nation, which notoriously bucks the woke trends espoused by other…
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February 14,2024
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Independence Journal Editorial Team
Senators Ask FBI What Happened To Missing Biden Evidence
President Joe Biden’s cognitive health has been the subject of speculation since before he was elected in 2020, but a recent report from Justice Department special counsel Robert Hur essentially argued Biden is too elderly and forgetful to face charges for his mishandling of classified documents. https://youtu.be/oPUeYEFGK84?si=gXnCHgryH40ip8ji While that aspect…
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February 13,2024
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Holland McKinnie
IDF Frees Hostages From Hamas Militants
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), along with Israeli intelligence and police forces, heroically rescued two Israeli hostages, Fernando Marman, 61, and Louis Har, 71, from captivity by Hamas militants in Rafah at the southern Gaza Strip early Monday morning. The operation unfolded in the dark of night, with IDF, Shin…